house-to-house
AmericanEtymology
Origin of house-to-house
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Detectives will carry out house-to-house inquiries in Rugby with an increased presence in the area over the next few days.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The house-to-house forms recorded both as being safely at home on the night of the murder.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Detectives made 8,000 house-to-house enquiries and about 2,000 witness statements were taken.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
A cordon was put in place with officers carrying out house-to-house inquiries, and witnesses or anyone with information has been urged to contact Durham Police.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025
Meanwhile, we have to lay low, not a peep from us, as the SIM close in with their house-to-house searches.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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